title: Imogene King's theory: a nursing case study of a psychotic client with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
abstract: The nursing theory of Imogene King provided an effective framework for viewing the complex interactions that occurred when a psychotic client with newly diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus infection (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-related complex) was admitted to a general psychiatric unit. The interacting systems identified in King's theory assisted in the evaluation of the relationship that formed between the client and the nurses and provided a plan for action that led to the successful achievement of nursing care goals.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Unit, Jackson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Mississippi.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Kemppainen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D012803:Sick Role; D012934:Social Isolation